Southern Plains Education Coop. serves 17 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southern Plains Education Coop. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Southern Plains Education Coop.'s student population of 17 students has declined by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Southern Plains Education Coop. is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
29%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
59%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Southern Plains Education Coop.?
17 students attend Southern Plains Education Coop..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Southern Plains Education Coop. students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southern Plains Education Coop.?
Southern Plains Education Coop. has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southern Plains Education Coop. offer ?
Southern Plains Education Coop. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern Plains Education Coop. part of?
Southern Plains Education Coop. is part of Southern Plains Education Cooperative School District.
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